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In loco parentis
In loco parentis Latin for "In place of a parent," referring to the rights and duties of a guardian or organization.
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Guardian
An adult who has been given legal responsibility for a minor in place of the biological parents.
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Institutional review board (IRB)
An administrative body in an institution (such as a hospital or university) established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of that institution. The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications in, or disapprove research activities in its jurisdiction, as specified by both federal regulations and local institutional policy.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
An assisted reproductive method in which a sperm is injected directly into an unfertilized egg with a microscopic needle; this procedure is used in cases of severe male factor infertility.
IVF
See In vitro fertilization
Immunity
When a body's immune system helps fend off disease.
Immunization
Natural immunity provided by antibodies or induced immunity via inoculations.
In loco parentis
In utero surgery
Surgery done in the uterus to correct an abnormality in a fetus.
Incompetent cervix
When the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby through pregnancy. A stitch may be placed at the opening of the cervix to hold it together. See cerclage.
Incubator
A box-like apparatus in which premature babies are kept at constant and suitable temperature.
Individualized family service plan (IFSP)
A group of services available for families with a child under the age of 2 who has a disability or chronic illness.
Infant
A child under a year of age.
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